Acetaminophen Dosage for Infants and Children

This guide will help you give your child the right amount of medicine to help her feel better, faster. When possible, use your child’s weight to find the right dose. If not, use age to determine the right amount. Never give your child more than 5 doses in 24 hours and ask your pediatrician which product is right for your child.

Child's Weight & Age

Infants' TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid 160 mg/5ml

Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid 160 mg/5ml

Children's TYLENOL® MELTAWAYS® CHEWABLE Tablets 80 mg

Jr TYLENOL® MELTAWAYS® CHEWABLE Tablets 160 mg

Under 2 Years

If your child is under 2 years of age, be sure to ask your doctor for the right dose.

24-35 lbs

2-3 Years

5mL (1 tsp)

5mL (1 tsp)

2 Tablets

36-47 lbs

4-5 Years

7.5mL (1½ tsp)

3 Tablets

48-59 lbs

6-8 Years

10mL (2 tsp)

4 Tablets

2 Tablets

60-71 lbs

9-10 Years

12.5mL (2½ tsp)

5 Tablets

2½ Tablets

72-95 lbs

11 Years

15mL (3 tsp)

6 Tablets

3 Tablets

Under 2 Years

If your child is under 2 years of age, be sure to ask your doctor for the right dose.